Though the fool waits, the day does not.
More French Proverbs:
Great boasters, little doers.French
Put something sweet in his mouth and send good news to the heart.
French
The devil was so fond of his children that he plucked out their eyes.
French
For wolf's flesh dog sauce.
French
He flays enough who holds the foot.
French
The worst is not always certain but it's very likely.
French